King County and Ballmer Group invest $2.4 million to fund expansion of mental health enhancements throughout school-based health centers

Crossposted from King County Executive Office Summary King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a new partnership with Ballmer Group to invest more than $2.4 million in expanding access to a broad range of health care, including mental health supports in school-based health centers through 2025. Story As young people across the nation are facing unprecedented…

Seattle World School SBHC Highlighted on KUOW

This week, Seattle World School’s school-based health center (SBHC; operated by International Community Health Services in partnership with Neighborhood House) was beautifully highlighted on local NPR affiliate KUOW’s Soundside segment. Take a listen! Kudos to the World School team, especially Patient Navigator Justin Van and Patient Navigator Supervisor Yenifher Mendoza.

Digital Outreach to Seattle World School Students

Seattle World School supports a unique population of students. Many students speak a primary language other than English and have recently moved to the United States. Established to serve these students and their unique needs, Seattle World School draws residents from all over Seattle. With students and families often not living near the school, this…

3 New SBHCs Opening in King County

Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog Three new school-based health centers (SBHCs) in King County will open in the 2017-18 schoolyear with funds from the Best Starts for Kids Initiative. Each SBHC will feature a health clinic, counseling space, a pharmacy, and space for a mobile dental unit. On-site behavioral health providers will provide mental-health support, counseling,…